Stembrook Brief - Recent Volatility
A few thoughts and perspectives on recent declines in the stock and bond markets.
A few thoughts and perspectives on recent declines in the stock and bond markets.
In this market review we focus on inflation and rising interest rates, as well as information about our forecasted returns for different asset classes and portfolio positioning.
The crisis in Ukraine has most of us wondering what’s next. While we pride ourselves on keeping abreast of global events and market movements, we do not have a crystal ball to tell us how this will play out. This latest political and market uncertainty is not trivial, but it is likely to be resolved with minor long-term market impact.
Finding the right company fit is as much art as science, and understanding your executive compensation plays a key role. Evaluating all the moving parts can be tricky, but we’ll review a few of the most commonly used incentives.
In this market review we cover recent economic and consumer data, as well as information about our forecasted returns for different asset classes and portfolio positioning.
Teaching your child about finances at a younger age will provide them with a better understanding of the role that money plays in their everyday lives.
If you receive compensation in the form of stock options or other long-term incentives, you have probably encountered information about vesting schedules.
Do you own a lot of your employer’s stock? For many executives, equity is an attractive part of compensation and can offer a lot of upside—but it’s important to remember that it can also bring a significant amount of risk.
In this market review we cover recent economic and consumer data, as well as information about our forecasted returns for different asset classes and portfolio positioning.
Given the market volatility this week, we thought we would quickly touch base to let you know what we’re seeing and what we’re thinking. The following are our notes on a few of the more notable events of the week:
In this market review we cover recent economic and consumer data, as well as information about our forecasted returns for different asset classes and portfolio positioning.
An ESOP, or Employee Stock Ownership Plan, is a way to give employee's a chance to have an ownership stake in their company. As an employer, you contribute stock to a trust fund that's set up for the benefit of employees. You can also borrow money to buy new or existing company shares.